Sweetwater®

Free Shipping with no minimum purchase. Learn more »
(800) 222-4700
  • Español: (800) 222-4701
Cart

Sweetwater Exclusive!

OS 2.0 Pre-installed!

Buy a Korg Kronos keyboard from Sweetwater and we install the OS 2.0 update FREE!

Korg Kronos 73

Item ID: Kronos73

73-key Workstation with RH3 Graded Hammer Action, Solid-state Internal Drive, 8" Color TouchView Display, 4-way Joystick, Ribbon Controller, and 9 Sound Engines - OS 1.6 Pre-installed

Yes, It's In Stock!

This item is available for immediate delivery. You'll enjoy the fastest delivery time in the industry with our centrally-located warehouse and latest shipping cut-off times.

Get More Value From Sweetwater

or make 3 easy payments
Limited Time Offer

24 Months Interest Free Financing!

On purchase of Korg products made with your Sweetwater Card now through December 31, 2013.
Click here for details

From Our Research Team:

Absolute Workstation Beast!

The amazing Korg Kronos 73 workstation carries on Korg's long history of breakthrough innovation in keyboard workstation and synthesis design. Packed with an amazingly flexible environment and cutting-edge technology the Kronos 73 workstation gives you the freedom to create music in fun and exciting new ways. By taking advantage of nine independent synthesis engines, the Kronos workstation puts virtually any sound you can think of (and many you've never dreamed of) well within your grasp. If you're ready to venture into all-new creative territory, then the Korg Kronos 73 is the keyboard for you!



Korg Kronos Workstation Keyboard at a Glance:
  • Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
  • Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
  • A studio of music-production gear onboard
  • Easy-to-use hands-on environment

Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
From acoustic instruments to gritty analog synths, the nine synthesis engines onboard the Korg Kronos can provide every sound you need. The SGX-1 acoustic piano engine captures every nuance of real German and Japanese grand pianos, from damper resonance to mechanical noise. Then there's the EP-1 electric piano engine, which uses Multi-Dimension Synthesis to let you tweak, morph, and totally customize the wide range of classic electric piano sounds. These two new synthesis engines are worth the price of admission alone - and they're just the beginning!

Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
The incredible sounds found on the Kronos simply wouldn't be possible without powerful new synthesis technologies. That's why Korg equipped this flexible workstation with components such as solid-state flash-based storage. The ultra-fast streaming possible with solid-state memory is the driving force behind Korg's Virtual Memory Technology, which provides you with high polyphony and incredible unlooped samples. It also allows the Kronos to perform smooth sound transitions, so you can hold sustain notes while switching sounds or modes - just what you need for seamless transitions.

A studio of music-production gear onboard
More than just an amazing performance keyboard, the Kronos is a complete 32-track music-creation workstation. In addition to a robust 16-track sequencer, Korg gave the Kronos the capacity to record up to 16 audio tracks as well - all in studio-standard 24-bit/48kHz quality! What's more, the Kronos gives you an entire studio rack full of effects to enhance your music. You can run up to 16 fantastic effects at once, each of which more than rivals dedicated standalone effects units. And thanks to the Kronos's Open Sampling System, you can instantly sample and resample any sound you create, allowing you to come up with amazing new sounds.

Easy-to-use hands-on environment
Long known for their easy-to-use workstation environments, Korg raised the bar again by loading the Kronos with hands-on controls. Starting with the large 8" TouchView display, you'll find navigating through the Kronos's environment to be absolutely intuitive. The Kronos also provides you with an entire dedicated control surface, complete with channel-strip-style sliders, knobs, and buttons. Plus, you get great performance controls, including a ribbon controller and one of Korg's fantastic vector joysticks. What's more, the Kronos comes loaded with Korg's top-of-the-line KARMA technology, making it a truly impressive performance keyboard as well as a first-class keyboard workstation!

Korg Kronos 73 Workstation Keyboard Features:
  • NEW in OS 1.6 - full support for Kronos Editor and plug-in editor software
  • Maximum number of RAM Samples and Multisamples: 16,000
  • Support for connecting USB MIDI class-compliant controllers such as the Korg nanoPad, nanoKey, nanoKontrol, and microKey
  • NEW in OS 1.6 - Support for optional 1GB of RAM (As an authorized Korg service center, Sweetwater can install this for you - call your Sales Engineer for details)
  • A complete keyboard workstation with amazing performance-enhancing features
  • 9 amazing synthesis engines, including the all new SGX-1 acoustic piano and EP-1 electric piano engines
  • Internal solid-state drive (SSD) for massive library and Virtual Memory Technology (VMT) support
  • Smooth Sound Transition sustains notes when changing sounds/modes
  • Great hands-on controls, including 8" TouchView color display, 4-way Vector Joystick, and ribbon controller
  • Powerful 16-track sequencer and 16-track multitrack audio recorder
  • Open Sampling System lets you sample and resample any sound you create
  • Advanced KARMA phrase-generating technology
  • Includes an incredible selection of drum tracks and RPPR patterns
  • 73-key model with RH3 Graded Hammer Action keys

Make music like never before, with the amazing Kronos keyboard workstation from Korg!
Specification Detail
Sound Engine Type(s) 9 sound engines
Number of Keys 73
Type of Keys RH3 weighted
Other Controllers 4-way joystick, vector joystick, ribbon controller, vector joystick, nine sliders, eight knobs, various switches
Polyphony Variable per engine, w/ dynamic allocation (eg: SGX-1 = 400 voices)
Wave Memory Variable
Number of Presets Preloaded: 1,536 programs, 480 combis, 78 drumkits, 265 GM
Expansion 9 (ROM, SGX-1, various instruments)
Number of Effects 185
Effects Types Various
Arpeggiator Yes
Sampling Yes
Audio Playback 16-track playback
MIDI Sequencer 16
USB 2 x Type A (for connection to ext USB devices), 1 x Type B (MIDI)
Number of Audio Inputs 2
Audio Input Types 2 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 6
Audio Output Types 6 x TRS
Number of Digital Inputs 2
Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB (both 2-channel)
Number of Digital Outputs 2
Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB (both 2-channel)
MIDI I/O In, Out, Thru, USB
Pedal Inputs 1 x damper (half-damper supported), 1 x assignable switch, 1 x assignable pedal
Height 5.71"
Width 48.94"
Depth 16.18"
Weight 44.75 lbs.
Power Supply 120V, int
Manufacturer Part Number KRONOS73

Kronos 73 Image Gallery

Can We Help?

Sweetwater's friendly and knowledgeable Sales Engineers are regarded as the most experienced and educated professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, they are available to provide personalized advice any time you need it.
Call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or E-mail us

Recommended Accessories

Best customer service I've ever encountered. My guitar arrived ahead of the date it was supposed to, in flawless condition. Played well right out of the box. I will be buying all of my gear from you, from here on out. You made me feel like I was ordering a custom guitar, just for me. I was treated like a valuable customer.


Christopher , Savannah, GA

Reviews

based on 1 review

Best on the Market To Date!!!

by Music-Mann from Bolingbrook, IL
December 25, 2012
Music Background: Record Producer/Composer
It's Christmas Eve 2k12 & I just spent a good amount of time w/this, playing around w/it in guitar center(w/out reading a manual or watching youtube tutorials) & I played alot of keyboards in the past... read more [+]/present(fantoms/motifs/tritons) & I honestly like this one the best. 1st off I hate up/down pitch mod wheels!!! I love side 2 side & kronos has the best one to me, I can get really expressive w/it. The Sounds are great!!! The 73 weighted keys feel great!!! It has the built in Analog Circuitry so if ur into slide/glide/portamento like me it comes stock! I sequence on MPC's/Reason, so idk about the sequencer yet. Out of all the keyboards on the market today I'm gonna purchase this one as my main master keyboard/controller ASAP! I'll just get everything else in rack/vsti form. Yes I was that impressed w/it! THERE'S SO MUCH 2 EXPLORE W/THIS KEYBOARD so my little review is just a little piece of the pie. Go 2 ur local music store/or ur buddies house & try it out I think you'll love it too, BUT I'm gonna get the 61 key version, only because I can get more expressive gliding my fingers across semi weighted synth keys lol. Merry CHRISTmas :) close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Carson McClain
With nine synth engines, the Korg Kronos 73 takes the idea of a modern synthesizer to the next level. Those engines are: SGX-1 engine for piano EP-2 for electric piano HD-1 high-definition synthesizer (PCM Virtual Memory Technology) AL-1 analog synthesizer for analog modeling CX-3 tonewheel organ STR-1 plucked string modeling MOD-7 waveshaping VPM synthesizer MS-20EX modeler Poly 61 With this many engines, your capabilites are going to be endless. The Kronos' classic 80's design mixed with cutting-edge technology are going to change the voice of modern music.

Also popular

See Also: Work Stations , Korg , Korg Keyboard Workstations

Korg Kronos 73

Today's Payment: $1,976.00
Includes $10 processing fee
Payment 2: $666.50
In approx. 30 days
Payment 3: $666.50
In approx. 60 days

Buy Today, Make

Sweetwater's Flexible Payment Plan is a convenient, interest-free way to buy gear now and stretch your purchase across three budget-friendly payments. Simply choose the "3 Easy Payments" option in your cart, and we'll divide your purchase amount into three convenient payments, billed to your current MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card. There is a $10 processing fee for using this service, and your billing address must be in the United States to be eligible. The 3 Easy Payments offer is valid on purchases up to $2,000, or on the first $2,000 of a larger purchase. It's just another way we make shopping at Sweetwater easy and convenient!

Get your Korg Kronos 73 now and spread out the payments!


This program is subject to credit approval. We will pull a copy of your credit report to approve your application.

Sweetwater Sound Inc.
5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Get Directions »

Toll Free (800) 222-4700
Español (800) 222-4701
Local (260) 432-8176
Fax (260) 432-1758
E-mail us

Phone & Retail Store Hours:
9–9 Monday–Thursday
9–8 Friday
9–7 Saturday
(All hours listed are Eastern Time.)

© 2013 Sweetwater Sound Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Links | Press Releases